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I Have a Longing in My Heart

Author: Joe E. Parks

Joe E. Parks began to teach at the Stamps-Baxter school of music in the summer of 1943 in Dallas. He obtained an A.B. and a Master of Education from University of Chattanooga. He has also penned many gospel hymns. email sent to Hymnary Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I've a longing in my heart for heaven
Title: I Have a Longing in My Heart
Author: Joe E. Parks (1951)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I have a longing for heaven deep down in my heart
Copyright: © 1951, by Tenn. Music & Printing Co., in "Gospel Praise"

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Instances (1 - 3 of 3)

Gospel Praise #144

Silver Trumpets #142

Sing-A-Long #68

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